The Titfield Thunderbolt - 14th January 2013

[Rixx]

Saw this on the blu-ray news but couldn't find a thread. Excellent news but no pre orders up yet.




The Titfield Thunderbolt - Blu-ray

The Titfield Thunderbolt - Blu-ray News

[Andy007]

This is one the best Ealing Comedies, It deserves a great transfer. Day One purchase for me.

[mattyl149]

I just want them to release Dead Of Night as soon as possible

[BigNickUK]

At last!!! Cheers for the spot

[adamhopelies]

I wrote in a home video article not three days ago in an entry on The Man In The White Suit –

"Studio Canal’s quest to release the complete output of Ealing Studies continues at great pace (it was only last week that It Always Rains On Sunday was brought to disc). But alas, the only question we’re asking here is “Where, o’ where is The Titfield Thunderbolt?".

Needless to say I'm very excited to see it announced today!

[HotRats]

The first Ealing comedy shot in Technicolour so it should make a good blu. Stanley Holloway is great in this film. I hope the Ealing issues eventually get round to Meet Mr Lucifer. Based on a play by Arnold Ridley (Godfrey in Dad's Army) its the story of the devil using a TV set to spread misery. Holloway is the main reason to see it, playing the devil and the washed up panto actor who's his minion, the film comes alive when he's onscreen and falls a bit flat when he isn't though Kay Kendall is excellent as The Lonely Hearts Singer

[Indiana Jones]

Loved this film when I was younger, really looking forward to the BD.

[BigNickUK]

Really dont like this cover in the series...no way near as nice as the others

[Rixx]

Originally Posted by BigNickUK

Really dont like this cover in the series...no way near as nice as the others

Agreed, I don't like that they have moved the waving people on the platform to the centre. On the 2006 DVD and one of the movie posters they are on the right and waving to the driver and fireman.

On the Blu cover it looks like they are waving to something else, maybe the competing bus company.

But as long as they do a good job with the restoration i'll be happy.

[themadpanner]

Oh dear, looking at the screen captures it would seem that we have a transfer from another colourist with a bias for green hues. This movie was shot on 3 strip TECHNICOLOR and should look perfect, green misty hues were not part of it. Looks like a new 'African Queen' lookalike with that great movies green tinged GREY blankets. I will rent before buying just in case the captures are wrong, if they are not its a sad day for a wonderful movie.

[mpreed]

I loved this film as a child and will be keen to see it again, not least to see if the revelation I had when I saw it whilst at University stands up all these years later - that it has a bit of a class snobbery issue about it. Namely that you should trust those nice aristocratic folk and have nothing to do with the uncouth working class types who want to start a bus service.

But I must admit to have been looking for political messages in everything at that time so it will be good to see it again now.

[pro-bassoonist]

Originally Posted by themadpanner

Oh dear, looking at the screen captures it would seem that we have a transfer from another colourist with a bias for green hues.

I am looking at the same screencaptures and I am not seeing what you are seeing. And the person who graded the film isn't just another colorist.

Coincidentally, he has also graded this little film:

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Black.../10916/#Review

Pro-B

[Indiana Jones]

Had my copy dispatched today by Play.com, fingers crossed for a Friday/Saturday delivery

[Indiana Jones]

Received my copy this morning

[Marv Inc.]

Is that real marble or the faux stuff on wood?

[BigNickUK]

Originally Posted by Marv Inc.

Is that real marble or the faux stuff on wood?

random

[HotRats]

Looks more like granite. Maybe Ghiandone

[Marv Inc.]

Sounds more like it i always use marble as generic term. Got my copy from play yesterday too not had chance to watch it yet though.

[Indiana Jones]

It's faux stuff but thanks for asking lol

I watched the film for the first time in at least 15 years, was every bit as good as I remember and it's looks and sounds great, there is some footage of the DVD in the making of and the difference is quite remarkable.

[themadpanner]

Sorry but the colors and tints are awful. Such a shame to see the first Technicolor Ealing film totally ruined, a green tint for over 90% of the movie. It will never be restored again, its totally lost its sparkle RIP.